Do-it-yourself PROBATE

Northern Territory Probate Applications

Key information about filing for probate in the Northern Territory.

Can the application be submitted by post?

Yes. You may also attend the Probate Registry in person. The Registrar or Deputy Registrar will act as your witness and accept the application.

Probate filing fees (as at 1 July 2021):
The probate filing fee is $1,225.00.

Approximate time to the issue of the grant of probate:
2 to 3 weeks from receipt of the application for straightforward grants of probate. More complicated cases may take longer.

Is a legal notice required to be published?
Yes. A notice of your intention to apply for a grant of probate must be published in a newspaper, the NT News, no sooner than 14 days prior to the submission of the application. 

Are you required to submit an inventory of assets and liabilities?
Yes. A estimate of the value of the assets and liabilities of the deceased at the time of death is required to be submitted to the Probate Registry.